Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients physicians and employees. Weve been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families friends and neighbors.
IMC is currently hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse LPNfor IMC Behavioral Health on a full time basis. The LPN is apart of a multidisciplinary healthcare team and responsibleforrendering safe nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN uses the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical psycho/social education safety and related criteria for the pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric population.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
Current license as a LPN in the state of Louisiana.
Must maintain CPR and EDGE certifications
Knowledge of the nursing process and nursing principles.
Demonstrates knowledge of LA Mental Health Statutes
Knowledge of anatomy
PRINCIPAL TASKS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises directs and monitors the nursing care assigned to her/him
Applies the nursing process to each patient and implements nursing actions based on the multidisciplinary treatment plan
Identifies patient and family education needs and in collaboration with other disciplines initiates education needs according to the age of the patient.
Functions as a positive role model for peers and promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical Center
Documents all findings in the patient record and effectively communicates with patients and staff
Maintains confidentiality security and integrity of patient and organizational data
Participates in planning of patients discharge needs and readiness for discharge.
Consistently lives by the Iberia Medical Center Standards of Performance
Administers medications and performs venipuncture as required
Assists in the supervision and training of CNAs
Demonstrates respect for patients and families.
Adheres to the Patient Safety Goals
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:
Great medical benefit plan
Early access to earned wages
Participation in robust state pension plan
Dental vision life insurance disability and more!
IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO employer M/F/Vets/Disabled
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